Meadowview Regional Medical Center and Fleming County Hospital join Gill Affiliate Network
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 14, 2026) — UK HealthCare welcomes Meadowview Regional Medical Center and Fleming County Hospital as the newest members of the University of Kentucky Gill Heart & Vascular Institute Affiliate Network.
Through their participation in the Gill Affiliate Network, Meadowview Regional Medical Center and Fleming County Hospital will have direct access to leading cardiovascular expertise from the UK Gill Heart & Vascular Institute. This collaboration will provide physicians, providers and staff with advanced cardiac education, training and resources designed to strengthen local heart care and improve cardiovascular health for patients in Maysville, Fleming County and throughout surrounding regions.
“Joining the UK HealthCare Gill Heart & Vascular Institute Affiliate Network is a significant milestone for both Meadowview Regional Medical Center and Fleming County Hospital,” said Kathy Vancampen, CEO and market president of both facilities. “Our top priority has always been to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to the communities we serve. By collaborating with UK HealthCare, we are empowering our local physicians and staff with top-tier educational resources, advanced training and clinical expertise. This partnership ensures that residents across Maysville, Fleming County and the entire Buffalo Trace region have enhanced access to comprehensive, life-saving cardiac care right here at home.”
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in Kentucky, with the state ranking among the highest in the nation. In response, the UK Gill Heart & Vascular Institute, a leader in cardiovascular care, is working to combat these health challenges through its Gill Affiliate Network. This initiative aims to reduce the prevalence of heart disease by fostering collaborative relationships with health care facilities across the state.
“As a cardiologist serving this region, I see firsthand the profound impact that heart disease has on our patients and their families,” said Eric Lohman, M.D., cardiologist at Meadowview Ohio Valley Heart. “This collaboration with the Gill Affiliate Network is an incredible asset for our medical teams. Access to the advanced cardiovascular resources, specialized training and shared best practices from UK HealthCare will allow us to further elevate our local cardiac programs. It strengthens our ability to provide cutting-edge, highly coordinated heart care, ultimately leading to better health outcomes for our patients throughout northern Kentucky and southern Ohio.”
The Gill Affiliate Network works with 31 regional and community hospitals statewide to expand access to high-quality cardiovascular care, helping ensure Kentuckians receive care where and when they need it.
Through the Gill Affiliate Network, Meadowview and Fleming County Hospital will join a community of hospitals across Kentucky working together to enhance patient care, share best practices and strengthen cardiac programs through education and collaboration.
“Expanding access to high-quality cardiovascular care across the Commonwealth is central to the mission of the Gill Affiliate Network,” said Navin Rajagopalan, M.D., medical director of the Gill Affiliate Network. “We are pleased to welcome Meadowview Regional Medical Center and Fleming County Hospital and look forward to working together to strengthen heart and vascular care for patients in Maysville, Fleming County and the surrounding communities.”
Through the Gill Affiliate Network, providers and staff at Meadowview Regional Medical Center and Fleming County Hospital will have access to specialized cardiovascular education and training, support in achieving and maintaining cardiac accreditations, and resources to help grow and strengthen their cardiac programs. The collaboration is designed to expand access to comprehensive heart and vascular care, from cardiology to vascular and cardiac surgery, helping ensure patients in Maysville, Fleming County and surrounding communities can receive high-quality cardiovascular care close to home for as long as possible.
“The Gill Affiliate Network is rooted in collaboration. We partner with hospitals across Kentucky that share a commitment to improving cardiovascular health and strengthening patient care,” said Rebecca Craft, director of cardiovascular outreach operations at UK HealthCare’s Gill Heart & Vascular Institute. “Through this partnership, Meadowview Regional Medical Center and Fleming County Hospital will have access to education, training and resources designed to support their teams and enhance cardiovascular care. Together, we can share knowledge, strengthen local programs and create greater access to high-quality care for patients throughout the region.”
Meadowview Regional Medical Center is a 100-bed, acute care, Joint Commission accredited facility located in Maysville, Kentucky. The medical center is committed to the care and improvement of human life and strives to deliver high-quality, cost-effective healthcare. Meadowview serves a population of more than 100,000 in the Kentucky counties of Mason, Robertson, Fleming, Lewis and Bracken in addition to Brown and Adams counties in Ohio.
Fleming County Hospital has provided care and services to Fleming County and the Buffalo Trace region for over 60 years. Fleming County Hospital has achieved designation as a Lifepoint Health National Quality Leader and holds Chest Pain Center Accreditation through the American College of Cardiology and Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Accreditation through the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
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